Robert Keenan Winery

Napa Valley Merlot

9.0308 ratings
8.963 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Boris Mathiszik

Revisiting an old friend. The ‘19 Merlot doesn’t disappoint. Keenan is always solid. Layers of red fruit, long finish. Nice acidity.

Revisiting an old friend. The ‘19 Merlot doesn’t disappoint. Keenan is always solid. Layers of red fruit, long finish. Nice acidity.

Apr 1st, 2024
Severn Goodwin

2001 | Merlot
Robert Keenan Winery; Estate
Spring Mountain District; Napa Valley, CA, USA
93-94...

Likely WOTN.

2001 | Merlot
Robert Keenan Winery; Estate
Spring Mountain District; Napa Valley, CA, USA
93-94...

Likely WOTN.

Jan 21st, 2023
Severn Goodwin

2001 | Merlot
Robert Keenan Winery; 25th Anniversary
Napa Valley, CA, USA

It's Blueberry pie!

2001 | Merlot
Robert Keenan Winery; 25th Anniversary
Napa Valley, CA, USA

It's Blueberry pie!

Dec 3rd, 2022
Jonathan Wall

Keenan checked my Merlot boxes. Nice medium weight, with great balance, an elegant mid palate, and enough tannin to retain structure. Tasted consecutively with the Pride and Duckhorn Merlots, and Keenan was my favorite (it is also the best value of the 3). Cheers!

Keenan checked my Merlot boxes. Nice medium weight, with great balance, an elegant mid palate, and enough tannin to retain structure. Tasted consecutively with the Pride and Duckhorn Merlots, and Keenan was my favorite (it is also the best value of the 3). Cheers!

Jan 8th, 2022
Tobin Trevarthen

One of Napa’s finest Merlots. Spring Mountain fruit yields a nice roll of the back, light tannins and solid mid-palette treat.

One of Napa’s finest Merlots. Spring Mountain fruit yields a nice roll of the back, light tannins and solid mid-palette treat.

Apr 26th, 2021
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

8.6

On the downslope but still cool to taste

On the downslope but still cool to taste

Jul 8th, 2020
Ryan Wofford

Signed soldier down

Signed soldier down

Feb 12th, 2020
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

6.7

Possibly the most corked bottle I’ve ever smelled. Terrible shame.

Possibly the most corked bottle I’ve ever smelled. Terrible shame.

Jul 8th, 2019
Boris Mathiszik

I am big fan of Keenan’s Merlots and this 15 doesn’t disappoint. At Family Winemakers of California Tasting in Del Mar.

I am big fan of Keenan’s Merlots and this 15 doesn’t disappoint. At Family Winemakers of California Tasting in Del Mar.

Mar 19th, 2019
Boris Mathiszik

Very nice Merlot. Silky. Ready to drink. Best of tasting in this Keenan flight. Revisited 9/23/18 - rating affirmed.

Very nice Merlot. Silky. Ready to drink. Best of tasting in this Keenan flight. Revisited 9/23/18 - rating affirmed.

Jun 8th, 2018